With four players in the Rivals.com top 25 rankings for the class of 2009 in Georgia, it is easy to see why the elite programs continue to raid the Peach State. Richard Howell is one of the reasons why they keep coming.

The 6-foot-7, 215-pound forward from Central Gwinnett High School in Lawrenceville was one of the top players at the loaded Georgia Hoops Fall Showcase.

With each game he gained momentum and put on a show on Sunday, showing an ability to score inside and out. Howell was a pain for opponents down low as a rebounder and he stepped out and showed off a confident and efficient perimeter game on offense. Howell said the best is still to come.